I scoffed a bit about the autopilot when I first discovered the CT. Now I absolutely love it. It’s nice to be able to do inflight planning using ForeFlight on very long cross country trips.
I made it back from Seattle to NY in a day and a half, and this just wouldn’t have been possible if I were hand flying the entire time.
Damage history, if properly fixed is usually a landing gear replacement or firewall repair after a hard landing. Mine had that in thenlogbook and it hasn’t been an issue for me or the previous owner.
Take a look at how high off the ground each Wong is to see if a gear leg is bent. I measure this with my forehead. (Super precise, I know.)
take into account when the next hose replacement will be, and plan $3000 or so for that. It’s needed every 5 years.
If also want to know where it had it’s maintenance done. Lockwood or Flight Design USA or Roger Lee? If so, you know it’s a good airplane.
I actually prefer the round dial cockpit, but that’s a preference thing.
The CTsw is such a great value, you can’t go too wrong. Have fun and let us know when you’ve picked one up!
Kent

CTsw with small tires:
100 kts indicated/4400 rpm/3.7 gph
122 kts indicated/5400rpm/6.3 gph (WOT)
And then a super leisure setting:
93 knots/4200 rpm/3.2 gph.
I’d love to have a CTsw with a 912is in it.
All figures at 1500’ density altitude (32 degrees) with two people on board and full fuel.

Thanks Andrew. The Manhattan pics were taken by fellow CT owner Jossi who lives in NY. He was in his Diamond DA-40 this time, since he’s getting a new engine in his CTsw (you may have seen his airplane in Woodstock).
He’s a wonderful guy and a good friend to meet up with for lunch anywhere. I’m sure you’ll meet him.
Kent